With all the modern techniques and technology involved in rifles and ammunition nowadays. Hunting should have become easier and more comfortable. But remember out in the African bush there’s always wild animals that you are not familiar with then all the above are canceled out. Here at Kujali Safaris we believe not to shoot our clients wounded animals. It is your hunt and your animal and you kill it. We will try our best to find it but you should finish it unless you want us to help you. On big 5 and dangerous game it is a different situation but as far as possible you have the first opportunity always.
We are not ballistic experts but think we know what works in the field and what not. We are exposed to different situations everyday and can only give advice on what we saw what worked and what not. As calibers and bullet weight are important, shot placement on African game are more important than the above.
We have seen Cape Eland being killed with medium calibers and lost wounded Impala, Warthog that was shot with a .375. Hereby a humble and easy guide on what to use when you come to hunt in Africa. This will make it easier on you and your guide and if your shot placement was good you will get your desired trophy. We would suggest that you use Barnes TSX bullets if available or any premium bullet with the same quality. Remember, to pay a Dollar or two more on quality ammunition is really worth it when you hunt and shoot at expensive animals.
Most of your hunting will be spotting and then be stalking. We use your age and physical abilities as our guide and consult with you all the time. Your hunt is built around you and your abilities. Our advice would be to practice shooting from sticks (we will provide) Your rifle should be sighted at a 100 yards (start at 25) for Limpopo and 200 yards for other areas. Get used to shoot with your scope sitting on 5x or 6x. If you go higher it will become more difficult in the bush. This will make it very difficult to find your animal. A little advice is not to take too long before you shoot. All animals are naturally wild and don’t stand around for too long. When you practice please get in the habit of quick shooting. Wait on you PH to tell you which animal and when to shoot. Before your hunt make sure that you understand when he wants you to shoot. He will use the word “shoot” or whatever word you’ve agreed upon beforehand, as a signal when to shoot. If you shoot without being told, the animal will be for your account.
